The IFP, through its National Spokesperson, Reverend Musa Zondi, MP, called for peace and discipline to be reinstated within its ranks in Mandeni.

Reverend Zondi said that the IFP is appalled by this display of naked hunger for power that has resulted in three people being injured. He cautioned IFP members to seek redress through means available to them in the IFP constitution and not resort to this kind of bullying gangsterism.

Reverend Zondi said:

"This kind of behaviour will not change the National Council decision regarding the withdrawal of IFP membership from Mr. R. S. Mdletshe. The IFP does not believe in bullying tactics but is a Party that believes in dialogue and negotiation. The IFP is satisfied that it gave Mr. R.S. Mdletshe a fair hearing and tried on several occasions to bring him into line by sending senior leaders to talk with him. Each time Mr. Mdletshe agreed to go back and implement the National Council decision. Sadly, while agreeing with the delegation in their presence Mr. Mdletshe refused to implement the National Council decision in their absence. Mr. R.S. Mdletshe also refused to attend the Disciplinary Committee meeting that withdrew his membership. The IFP, therefore, will not be dictated to by renegade members trying to hold it to ransom with street politics."

"I call on all our members in Mandeni to start acting in a manner that upholds the image of the IFP or face strong disciplinary action."

For further comment:

Rev. K.M. Zondi, MP, IFP National Spokesperson 083 440 5966